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DANILO appeared to suffer a HORROR leg break in Nottingham Forest's season opener.

The Brazilian landed awkwardly after an aerial challenge in their Premier League opener against Bournemouth at the City Ground.

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Danilo landed awkwardly during an aerial duel in Nottingham Forest's opener against Bournemouth
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The Brazilian appeared to break his leg and was left screaming in agonyCredit: Reuters
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His Forest team-mates were left distraught after seeing the severity of his injury
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Forest's medical team immediately rushed on to the pitch to treat the midfielderCredit: Alamy
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Stewards were brought on to the pitch to shield Danilo as he received treatmentCredit: Alamy

The midfielder's ankle rolled under him after he battled with Antoine Semenyo and he collapsed to the pitch in agony.

He let out a piercing scream as the severity of his injury soon became apparent.

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His team-mates were left gobsmacked by the injury and put their hands on their heads in dismay.

Play was immediately stopped and the referee hastily waved Forest's medical team on to the pitch.

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They moved quickly to treat the fallen Danilo, with stewards covering him with a makeshift tent.

After eight minutes of treatment, Danilo's damaged leg was braced and he was stretchered off the pitch.

Both sets of fans at the City Ground applauded the 23-year-old as he was taken off and sent to the hospital.

Scores of footie fans took to social media to wish Danilo - who has caught the eye of Manchester United - a speedy recovery.

One wrote on X: "Our thoughts go out to Danilo, who has suffered a horror injury."

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Another said: "Pray for Danilo, jeez. It’s not looking good."

And another said: "Oh my god that is utterly horrific for Danilo.

"Wishing him a speedy recovery."

One remarked: "Our thoughts are with Nottingham Forest’s Danilo who appears to have suffered a season-ending injury during their first game."

Another chimed in: "Get well soon, Danilo."

Danilo's visibly rattled team-mates tried to refocus after his horror departure.

And they broke the deadlock eight minutes later through striker Chris Wood, who tapped home from inside the box after Neto parried Callum Hudson-Odoi's shot straight into his path.

However, Bournemouth pulled one back through Antoine Semenyo to share the points.

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Both sets of fans applauded Danilo as he was stretchered off the pitchCredit: REUTERS
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